Over the years I’ve come to recognize that with a few exceptions, the months of January and February seem to be a bit slower business wise. I’ve learned to look forward to the ebb and flow of owning a business. If I want to, I can fill the space with lots of plans and […]
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speak up for yourself
One of those big things I’ve been working on lately is the ability to speak up for myself confidently. It’s never been a strong suit for me – I’m an extroverted introvert – you know, I can relate to people, but my natural habitat is curled up with a book, joking around with one […]
five ways I motivate myself to keep going
I’m definitely having one of those weeks – you? When the to-do list is so long and overwhelming, it’s really easy to want to just plop in a chair and zone out like a zombie in front of a movie. It’s not unusual for that to happen after we travel. Being a small business owner […]
lisa congdon – on becoming a working artist
I’m listening in, and crying to myself. Because I’ve been plugging away at a lot of the things that Lisa is talking about, and even though I’m seeing successes, some days can get discouraging. But every word she’s saying is hitting home. I’m listening and feeling encouraged – just knowing I’m not alone, and I’m […]
promoting your business through marketing packets
Whew! We’re sliding into the busy time of year for most families and businesses, and as much as I’ve tried to prepare the last month of this summer, it’s still settling over me with a bit of a shock. I wanted to check in today and show off a bit of a fun sample […]
logo update
I recently ran clean out of woven tags for my handmade items. And I’ve been hemming and hawing (I just realized that’s such a country thing to say. Honestly, it still just pops out every once in a while, no matter how long it’s been since I lived there…) over whether I wanted to just […]
sometimes I have a hard time embracing rest
I do. Do you? I take great pride in being able to stand up and say, “I work HARD. And I don’t mind. I love what I do.” But sometimes your body + mind + soul need rest. Sometimes the rest helps the ideas and creativity flow better. But sometimes you just need that moment […]